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CTMQ > Norfolk

NNL: Beckley Bog

October 1, 2012 by Steve 3 Comments

National Natural Landmark: Beckley Bog Norfolk Designation Date: 1977 I do not hesitate when asked what my favorite area of Connecticut is. While I love many diverse parts of the state from Stonington’s downtown borough to Yale’s historic buildings and New Canaan’s modernist neighborhoods, the extreme northwest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, National "Stuff" Tagged With: Bushwhack, Litchfield County, National Natural Landmarks, Norfolk

Haystack Mountain Tower

March 7, 2011 by Steve Leave a Comment

Haystack Mountain Lookout Tower Norfolk Stone Tower (34 feet) on Haystack Mountain summit (1716 feet) (For more on the hike up and the state park, Go here. This page is only about the tower.) The 34 foot high stone tower at the summit of Haystack Mountain (1716 feet above sea level) allows visitors to see Long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites, Towers, Bridges, Forts, Tunnels, Roads, Canals, Dams, Fishways, Airports, & Ferries Tagged With: Great Views, haystack mountain state park, Litchfield County, Norfolk, Observation Towers

Dennis Hill State Park

November 3, 2010 by Steve 3 Comments

Dennis Hill State Park Norfolk There are other CTMQ pages about Dennis Hill (a subsequent visit with the family and one about the former observation deck.) And someday, I'll beef this one up with the trails around the park. I’ve written before that I have much love for Norfolk. I can’t put my finger on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: Dennis Hill State Park, Litchfield County, Norfolk

Haystack Mountain State Park

October 14, 2010 by Steve 2 Comments

Haystack Mountain State Park Norfolk October 2010 [There are other Haystack Mountain pages if you're interested in more.] One way in which I may differ from you: After a somewhat difficult hike out in the Catskills and a two-plus hour drive back towards home, I decided on a whim to climb another mountain. Why … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: haystack mountain state park, Litchfield County, Norfolk, Observation Towers

Campbell Falls

April 5, 2010 by Steve 4 Comments

No Soup for Connecticut Campbell Falls , New Marlborough, MA(!) April 2010 & April 2014 [Note: For my Waterfalls pages, I’m using the town designation used by the Connecticut Waterfalls 2013 guidebook. Because sometimes it’s fun. This one is quite unique because the fall themselves are in Massachusetts, mere feet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, Geography, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: campbell falls state park, Damian, Hikes with my Boys, Justin Coleman Photography, Litchfield County, Massachusetts, Monuments and Plaques, Norfolk, Waterfalls

Curling in Norfolk!

February 25, 2010 by Steve 2 Comments

Curling Is Not a Sport. There, I Said It. Norfolk Curling Club, Norfolk February 20, 2010 Note: Some jackasses burned down the curling shed in 2011. But it has risen from the ashes and is back open in late 2013! This makes me very happy. You are not really a fan of curling. Oh sure, you pretend to be during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, Sports, Thrills, Tours, & Events Tagged With: Damian, Hoang, Litchfield County, Norfolk, wacky sports & games

Concept of Freedom Trail: Norfolk

August 30, 2009 by Steve Leave a Comment

James Mars Grave, Center Cemetery, Old Colony Road (off Route 272) My journey along the many sites of the Connecticut Freedom Trail has brought me to many interesting - and some not-so interesting - places around the state. This stop lies squarely in the former; James Mars was one cool guy. It was nice to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cultural, Heritage, & Historic Trails Tagged With: Cemeteries, Concept of Freedom Trail, CT Freedom Trail, Litchfield County, Norfolk, UHVAAHT

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